Specifications include, but are not limited to: Use The Bay ICT Partnership as a model of a regional advisory board that meets the regulatory and effective practice requirements for CE ICT programs. The Bay ICT Partnership will ensure that ICT curriculum prepares students for direct entry to the job market, apprenticeship opportunities and work-based learning experiences including internships. Increase the number of secondary students interested in Cybersecurity and the Bay Region cybersecurity programs, as demonstrated by increased offering of cybersecurity programs, increased participation, especially among underrepresented populations, dual enrollment in IT courses, and subsequent enrollment into community college IT programs. Increase the number of community colleges that adopt the ITIS, IT/Cybersecurity, and CS model curriculum. Promote and support expansion of dual enrollment programs at high schools to foster interest in IT/computer science/cybersecurity careers. Support professional development opportunities for career education (CE) programs to address labor market needs and current skills for the ICT sector. Support NETLAB+ (BACCC Private Cloud) existing services and increase colleges’ capacity to provide industry-standard ICT and cybersecurity curricula and broaden access. Form a coalition of colleges to create and offer a standardized certificate for cloud computing across Bay Area Community Colleges. Identify relevant, scalable, and sustainable sector solutions (projects, pilots, programs, etc.) to Sector priorities to be shared with the CCC community at large for replication.
